Comparison

MyPhotograph vs REF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyPhotograph

Features
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MyPhotograph is a free app that makes finding the perfect photographer easy. Discover photographers with unique styles and choose the one that fits you best ! Browse various styles and themes, select your ideal location, and let our professional photographers guide you to create stunning photos in Paris !

About

REF

Improve your dating conversations and profile with AI-powered guidance. Practice scenarios, get real-time suggestions, and receive feedback on your profile to boost confidence.

Highlights
  • AI conversation coaching
  • Personalized icebreakers
  • Practice scenarios with feedback
  • Dating profile review
  • In-app messaging suggestions
  • REF Keyboard integration
Features
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REF is an AI dating coach that helps you improve your conversations, your dating profile and your confidence. Stuck on what to say? Need a better opener? Want honest feedback on how your profile comes across, or a place to practice without pressure? REF gives you personalized guidance so you get better at it yourself. REF KEYBOARD Use REF anywhere, instantly. Switch to the REF Keyboard in any messaging or dating app, tap Coaching to get suggestions from a screenshot of your conversation, or tap Icebreakers for an opener, then send it without leaving the chat. Typing works without Full Access; Coaching and Icebreakers in the keyboard need Full Access and an Elite plan. REAL-TIME COACHING Not sure what to say next? Share the conversation and REF reads what is going on, then gives you three confident lines to choose from, each with a short reason why. ICEBREAKERS Witty, memorable openers that help your first message stand out. Copy one with a tap. PRACTICE Train with realistic scenarios, write your own replies and get scored feedback. Earn XP, level up and build streaks as your skills grow. PROFILE REVIEW Get AI feedback on your dating profile's presentation and photography: photo selection, composition, variety and clear ways to improve. REF does not rate physical attractiveness. REF is not here to talk for you. It helps you communicate better and feel more confident doing it yourself. SUBSCRIPTIONS REF offers weekly auto-renewing subscriptions: - Elite: unlimited Coaching and Practice, Icebreakers, Profile Review and the REF Keyboard - Basic: 10 Coaching and 10 Practice per week, plus Icebreakers Eligible new subscribers can start with a 3-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. REF is for adults 18 and over. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyPhotograph4 screens
REF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyPhotograph at none against REF's 4. MyPhotograph also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. REF sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. MyPhotograph asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MyPhotograph versus REF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPhotographREF
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB31 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperSebastien FriedbergSTOCKTON CHANDLER MCCLELLAN

In-app purchases

None

MyPhotograph

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

REF

Subscriptions4
  • REF Basic3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • REF Elite3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • REF Basic3 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • REF Elite3 Days trial$23.991 Month

Questions

Is MyPhotograph free?
MyPhotograph is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is REF free?
REF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyPhotograph or REF have ads?
Neither MyPhotograph nor REF shows ads.

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